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Taliban mark 5 years since return to power in Afghanistan, in photos
Taliban officials and supporters marked five years since their return to power with gatherings and street celebrations in Kabul, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Beamish Museum suspends steam train operations after Government wildfire alert
Beamish Museum has suspended its steam train operations after the Government issued a national alert amid a surge in heatwave wildfires.
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Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay
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The hidden North East beach with a fascinating link to Teesside's industrial past
From golden sands and coastal walks to an ironstone mining legacy, Skinningrove's Cattersty Sands is one of the North East coast's…
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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of the nation’s aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships
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Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation
Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.
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US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboard
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Finlay Tarling's team withdraws as Volta a Portugal resumes
Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.
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Why Hollywood star Johnny Depp will be in North Yorkshire this weekend
Johnny Depp’s Scarborough return leads Charles Hutchinson’s pick of the best things to do this week in York and North Yorkshire
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Iran tells Trump to ‘accept the reality of defeat’ and Hormuz will stay closed: Live
The US president says America will also hit Iran hard economically as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal to end a nearly six-month conflict
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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This spacious SUV puts comfort first and makes family journeys feel effortless
Citroen describes the latest C5 Aircross as the most spacious, comfortable and high‑tech SUV it has ever built.
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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan
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People urged to follow these steps to get sun cream stains out of clothes
Clothing experts have shared a number of tips to get sun cream stains out of clothes
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PM says death of Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’
The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday
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How to buy a ‘mega-dinghy’: the perilous new model of Channel crossing
Boats carrying hundreds of people are a clear and alarming trend. But where do such large vessels come from?
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Wildfires prompt emergency alert as blaze in New Forest enters seventh day
The fire chief in Hampshire said ‘there are many days of work ahead’ to make sure the New Forest blaze doesn’t spread
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County Durham athletes enjoy European Championships adventure
Aspiring athletes and volunteers from a County Durham athletics club enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the European Athletics Championships after…
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Blaze breaks out in woodland near Bishop Auckland with firefighters at scene
Firefighters are tackling a woodland blaze near Bishop Auckland - with crews remaining at the scene dampening down.
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The Light shines across Durham
When it comes to utilising the power of culture to deliver economic growth, Durham County Council has certainly seen The Light.
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X-Men: Christopher Abbott and Sadie Sink in new Marvel movie
Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
An enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest has been inaugurated in a small Polish village
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Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims
London police force tells Telegraph incident was result of ‘human error’ and it is conducting an investigation
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Video. Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
Video. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.
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The Hundred: Why have attendances dropped in 2026?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
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Cannabis crop worth £118k uncovered on terraced street as probe launched
A cannabis crop worth £118,000 has been uncovered on a terraced Middlesbrough street.
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‘Cheap travel is not a defence’: the parents facing court for school absences in England
In one court in Kent, most cases relate to term-time holidays, but non-attendance is a complex issue and post-pandemic rates remain high
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The quiet village 20 minutes from Darlington with centuries of hidden history
Redmarshall, a quiet village around 20 minutes from Darlington has centuries of history hidden behind its peaceful village green.
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North East care resident scoops award for 'remarkable dedication' to learning
A North East care service resident has been recognised for his determination and personal growth after winning an award for his achievements in…
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: prosecutors revive theory of faked suicide attempt
Prosecutors pointed to internet searches made on the family computer in the months before the killings to make their case
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Burnham sends army to battle wildfires after emergency alert sent to millions – live
Millions received the alert at 7pm on Friday
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UK weather: Significant drop in temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends
Temperatures will tumble this weekend with the weather feeling noticeably cooler as the fifth widespread heatwave of the year comes to an end.
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Firefighters deal with more than 1,000 calls amid heatwave wildfires surge
Firefighters dealt with more than 1,000 calls amid scorching temperatures this week - including a battle to save homes in St Helen Auckland.
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Liquidator appointed to Scottish car sales company after HMRC court action
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish car sales company
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Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update
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UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric cars
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The 'hidden gem' bar with cookie-topped matchas, cocktails and a 'secret' cellar
No8 Bar on Scarborough Street is a quirky independent Hartlepool bar and bistro known for character-filled décor, handcrafted cocktails, locally…
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2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p coin with fault listed for sale online for £27,000
A 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p coin said to feature a rare alignment error has been listed for sale online for £27,000.
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‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral
Hundreds gathered with flashes of pink to farewell the five-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered in April
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Darlington hospital staff give beloved former A&E matron emotional final farewell
A much loved former Darlington Memorial Hospital matron was given a special final farewell outside the accident and emergency department she helped…
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Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix
Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.
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Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, a vessel attacked in Hormuz and other news from the Middle East
An Israeli airstrike has killed seven people in Lebanon, marking one of the deadliest incidents since a truce with Hezbollah began in June
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BBC was warned of author’s claim to possess missing clothes of child murder victim
Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possession
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Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028
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‘Not a handout’: Readers reject pension-for-OBE plan
A think tank has urged Andy Burnham to let wealthy pensioners give up their state pension for an OBE – but our readers say the state pension is earned, not for sale
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North Yorkshire cat charities facing 'unprecedented' numbers of abandoned kittens
Blue Cross says it is dealing with unprecedented numbers of abandoned kittens and unwanted litters, prompting a plea for cat owners to neuter pets.
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North Yorkshire town 'steeped in history' named one of the loveliest harbours
Whitby has been named one of the loveliest harbour towns in Britain thanks to its quirky streets and award-winning restaurants.
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Orca Toñi in Strait of Gibraltar has 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast?
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an inquiry after Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, was found with pellet wounds on her dorsal fin.
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Spanish tourist hotspot rocked by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
Residents in the southern Spanish city of Granada were told to stay calm
